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Reagan Barth Named Preseason All-Sun Belt, Volleyball Picked Third in East in Preseason Poll
STATESBORO- Sophomore outside hitter Reagan Barth garnered preseason All-Sun Belt honors and the Eagles placed third in the east division in the preseason poll, the league announced. As a freshman, Barth was named All-SBC First Team after appearing in 29 matches, starting 27 and totaling 353 kills, 224 digs, 34 blocks and 40 aces in her first season in Statesboro. Barth was the team leader in kills, kills/set, points, points/set and aces and was third on the team with a .263 hitting percentage. In addition, the Lenexa, Kan. native recorded seven double-doubles, and notched 20 or more kills four times,...
More issues pop up at Georgia’s Palmetto mail facility with trucks, packages
PALMETTO, Ga. — A long line of trucks wrapped around Georgia’s regional processing and distribution center Friday morning, as some drivers and employees reported that wait times at the new facility continued to drag on for hours. 11Alive crews captured images on camera after a source inside the...
Custodian arrested at school on illegal drug charges, allegedly had gun in his pocket at the time
On August 14, 2024, Andy Jowers, a former custodian with the Coffee County School System, was arrested at Ambrose Elementary School by the School System Police Department based on recent warrants for the sale of marijuana from his home. During his arrest, he was found to be in possession of a small-caliber pistol. He was immediately taken to the Coffee County Jail. In addition to the drug charges, he was charged with carrying a weapon on school property.
Man killed by deputy after stabbing incident in Laurens County
LAURENS COUNTY, Ga. - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has launched an inquiry into an officer-involved shooting that occurred late Thursday night in Alamo, Laurens County. The incident resulted in the death of Curtis "CJ" Glen Purvis Jr., a 31-year-old resident of McRae-Helena. No law enforcement officers were injured.
Georgia Bureau of Investigation probes Soperton officer's dismissal after incident
SOPERTON, Ga. (WGXA) - Mayor of Soperton, John Koon, said the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into claims after a Soperton police officer was dismissed from the department. Mayor Koon said Kenneth Bishop was dismissed following an internal affairs investigation after a late July incident. Mayor John Koon stated...
'They're being preyed on' | Marietta parents concerned over teen sextortion as the number of crimes reported in Georgia skyrockets
MARIETTA, Ga. — Federal and local law enforcement are putting out a warning about criminals preying on your children for money. The most recent case in Marietta, where police say a mother came forward asking for this story to be shared after her teen was threatened for money. "I...
Game of the Week Preview: Bainbridge hosts Coffee in season opener
BAINBRIDGE, Ga. (WCTV) - Bainbridge opens up the season against the defending 5A state champs, Coffee on Friday. The Bearcats and the Trojans renewed their rivalry in 2020 after a twenty year hiatus. In the renewed rivalry, Coffee leads the series 3-1 including last years 23-14 win. YEARSCOREWINNER. 202031-16Coffee. 202135-21Coffee.
Coffee County Duo Charged with Illegal Gambling Operations in Douglas, GA
Two Coffee County, Georgia residents, Gene “Buster” Cauley, 61, and Jennifer Amy Clark, 47, are facing serious gambling charges. They were targeted in a search warrant executed last Wednesday in Douglas, GA, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). The GBI’s Commercial Gambling Unit, the local Sheriff’s...
BCSO increased presence in Burton
BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) – The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is currently on scene in the area of Kennedy Circle in Burton regarding an incident with injury. The public should anticipate an increased law enforcement presence. BCSO encourages the public to report any suspicious activity to us by calling our non-emergency dispatch line at 843-524-2777.
Where does your Sea Pines visitor gate fee go? Quest for answers may go to SC’s top court
“I never imagined in 2020 that four years later, we still wouldn’t have this resolved,” said Dana Advocaat, the suit’s plaintiff and a longtime resident of Hilton Head.
Georgia Association of Broadcasters announces Randy Gravley as new president
Randy Gravley has been appointed as the new president of the Georgia Association of Broadcasters, succeeding Bob Houghton who led the organization for seven years and oversaw significant accomplishments in the state's broadcasting industry. The post Georgia Association of Broadcasters announces Randy Gravley as new president appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
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